Combined Arms - Armored

Training code

CAAC-1

In this course the participants will be expected to understand both the benefits and downsides of working with armored vehicles, they will be tested on their knowledge of the major threats to the vehicles and how to best ensure their safety in combat. They will also demonstrate knowledge of armored vehicle roles in convoys, and what roles/responsibilities their crew has. In addition we will briefly go over the typical weapon and defense systems that armored vehicles can be equipped with.

Qualification prerequisites

To pass this checklisted training you can only fail to demonstrate one minor qualification. Failing to demonstrate any of the 4 major proficiencies will result in a failure. The examiner will explain why you failed these points and what you can do to pass them. The test can be retaken after a period of seven days. Only the points that led to the previous failure will be reassessed.

Checklist

(MAJ) Understand the benefits of working with armoured vehicles

Flexibility

Base of fire

Protection

Breaching

Clearing line of fire

(MAJ) Understand the downsides of working with armoured vehicles

Lack of stealth

Potential Hazard/Overpressure

(MAJ) Be aware of the major threats to armoured vehicles

Mines/IED's

Heavy weaponry

(MAJ) Understand how to mitigate the downsides of working with armoured vehicles, and minimize the threat to them.

Maintain situational awareness

Recon

Spacing

Dismounting/Defence

Formations

(MINOR) Be aware of the roles and responsibilities within an armoured vehicle

Driver

Commander

Gunner

Passengers

(MINOR) Understand the main roles of armoured vehicles in a convoy

Front/Rear defence

Base of fire

Eliminating enemy major threats

(MINOR) Have basic understanding of the weapons and defences an amoured vehicle typically has.